Defend Us, Lord, From Every Ill Lyrics

Lord, from far-severed climes we come
To meet at last in Thee, our Home
Thou who hast been our guide and guard
Be still our hope, our rich reward

Defend us, Lord, from every ill
Strengthen our hearts to do Thy will
In all we plan and all we do
Still keep us to Thy service true

O let us hear the inspiring word
Which they of old at Horeb heard
Breathe to our hearts the high command
Go onward and possess the land!

Thou who are light, shine on each soul!
Thou who are truth, each mind control!
Open our eyes and make us see
The path which leads to Heaven and Thee!

Lord, from far-severed climes we come
To meet at last in Thee, our Home
Thou who hast been our guide and guard
Be still our hope, our rich reward

Defend us, Lord, from every ill
Strengthen our hearts to do Thy will
In all we plan and all we do
Still keep us to Thy service true

Thou who are light, shine on each soul!
Thou who are truth, each mind control!
Open our eyes and make us see
The path which leads to Heaven and Thee!

Defend us, Lord, from every ill